This breed of dragon results from eggs or hatchlings that have been neglected. They are usually rebellious, not obeying their masters, sometimes even attacking them. However, their neglect as a hatchling leaves them crippled, and they are weak compared to other breeds, causing them to stay with their masters for protection.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Althanir has lived a long, long time. Unlike many others of his kind, he is not alone for he travels always with his twin sister. Although he is alone, Althanir finds little in life enjoyable. Never one to see the good side of things, Althanir is quick to share his dark view of the world around him. Even worse, his pessimistic attitude is infectious and he tends to bring down even the most upbeat of dragons when he begins to talk to them.